Street Festival

20th June 2026 - 21st June 2026 | Ashbourne Town Centre

Free Event

Dates

20th June 2026 - 21st June 2026

Times

Starts from 11am!

Location

Ashbourne Town Centre

Price

Free!

Guaranteed thrills, spills, laughs and general mayhem outdoors. Watch out for a special seaside theme - whatever the weather!

Sponsored by Avanti Jewellers

INTRODUCING OUR SEASIDE STREET FESTIVAL...

Ashbourne-by-the-sea

Ashbourne might be located as far from the sea in every direction as it’s almost possible to get, but for two days only, WE’RE BRINGING THE SEASIDE HERE TO YOU.

You will believe you are at the seaside. Be amazed as the Market Place and other areas are transformed by giant props to get everyone in the seaside mood. Peep boards, surfboards, beach huts, sandcastles and we’ll even have some Ashbourne Rock for sale, too.

Jack Wise

An international star of the street performing circuit, Jack is a "Modern Day Vaudevillian" combining quick-witted Irish charm with magic, ventriloquism, and, well, just watch out for whatever he does with that sword!

Harvey

He trained at Circomedia, one of the UK’s oldest circus schools (yes, there are some! He’s also one of Europe's youngest professional street performers, delivering a fast-paced show packedwith razor-sharp comedy, high-level juggling, and daring circus skills. He’s a regular performer at Glastonbury, Edinburgh Fringe, and Covent Garden.

Matt Barnard

Winner of UK Street Performer of the Year, this is the ultimate variety act. Quick-fire comedian, juggler, musician, and actor all rolled into one. Look out for a wide range of characters as they emerge throughout the show. A guaranteed showstopper, he’s made many TV appearances with frequent performances at Glastonbury, Edinburgh Fringe and in Hollywood.

Grace B

She brings a splash of sunshine and an action-packed seaside-based comedy show that’s bursting with incredible circus skills - and daring rescues. Watch as she navigates the waves, saves the day, and wins over everyone in the crowd with buckets of laughter and irresistible charm.

The Tom Show

His impressive repertoire features daring and dangerous stunts that leave audiences gasping. Expect swords. Beware of the tumbling knives as he sits atop a 7-foot unicycle, Tom combines jaw-dropping skill with high-energy showmanship in a performance that is impossible to look away from.

Trent

Worldwide variety comedian of weird, whimsy and wonder. The infamous man like no man with absurd acts and avant garde facts. Witness a show like no other featuring joke telling, plastic bag juggling, mic stand balancing and the giant balloon climbing in finale!

Annie

Be amazed as Annie the sand sculptor transforms simple grains of sand into breathtaking works of art, right before your very eyes. A mesmerising blend of performance and craft.

Cheeky Seagulls

Our totally surreal and hilariously unpredictable Giant Street Seagulls will be – literally – much larger than life. This mischievous pair will deliver more pure chaos than you can shake a packet of chips at. There will be much rummaging through bags, stealing of food, and petty squabbling noisily amongst themselves.

Giant Octopus

It’s a whopper. Nearly 4 metres high and over 7 metres wide. THIS IS NO ORDINARY OCTOPUS. It’s jaw-dropping puppetry at its eye-opening best. It’s got 8 mischievous tummy tickling legs and it’s going to be here in Ashbourne.

Arts & Crafts

Makory bus is back!
Come & get creative with a local artist on the bus in the Market Place

Dare to Dream
Join Ashbourne’s very own sewing bee in the marketplace to design & make flags/banners, all levels of experience welcome.

Paint your own postcard at Hopton Hall Gallery
Visit Hopton Hall Gallery and make your own postcard inspired by artist Lesley Linley. Its your chance to try your hand at watercolour, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist. Lesley will be signing copies of her new book ‘Ready to Paint Postcards’ over the weekend.

A Father’s Day Special!

We’re staging A Coney Island Style Fathers’ Day Hot Dog Eating Competition on Sunday 21 June. Get in touch to sign your Dad up!

Live Music by JamHaus

Live music in Victoria Square from some brilliant up-and-coming local bands. Yew Tree Records will also be playing some tunes along Dig Street.

dalton's ice cream van – jacky!

Jacky will be with us all weekend – the perfect authentic touch to our seaside theme, serving the most delicious soft swirl ice cream!

Seaside theme shop windows

See how many you can find & vote for your favourite.